Examples of Brewster’s intelligence reports to Washington between 1778 and 1781 remain in the Washington Papers at the Library of Congress. He worked on his farm and did some black smithing. Finally, Washington sent McLane into New York City in the fall of 1781 to meet with James Rivington, the important intelligence agent and Tory newspaper printer. He gathered important information while maintaining his career as a tailor with many British officers and Loyalist civilians as his clients. He and his wife are buried in a historic cemetery across the street from the childhood home of this author. This prepared him with an expert knowledge of the waters. Reverend Nathanial Brewster's (great-great grandfather of Caleb Brewster) grave. In the Rev. Daniel Bissell (1754-1824) was born into the locally prominent patriot Bissell family of the Windsor, Connecticut area. Among the papers found in Andre’s possession, Arnold also identified “Kinnicut” [one “t”] who was identified in the McDonald Papers [Part II, p. 38] as “Luther Kinnicutt” [or probably Hezekiah Kinnicutt – 2 “t”‘s – from R.I. whose wife’s maiden name was Luther]. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Each of them has a story and contributed in different, heroic ways. From what you say, I am led to hope he is; but nevertheless, if he is really in the confidence of the enemy, as he himself believes to be the case, it will be prudent to trust him with caution and to watch his conduct with a jealous eye. State # 3. After the war Townsend ended his business in New York and returned to Oyster Bay to lead a quiet life. 2 The American Genealogist , New Haven, Connecticut: D. L. Jacobus (issues newer than 5 years not online) , 1936, Vol. Thank you, The 100 Best American Revolution Books of All Time, Thou Shalt Not Steal: Plunder, Theft, and Sticky Fingers. His accurate, timely information significantly undermined Loyalist efforts in the region. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. I am not aware of any connection she may have to exposing Arnold. Despite having those … Townsend wasted no time in providing helpful intelligence, sending his first dispatch on June 29, 1779. We have 2 volunteers within fifty miles of your requested photo location. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Mulligan’s primary courier was Cato, his slave, who would slip bravely between the city and patriot contacts. or don't show this again—I am good at figuring things out. His cover was maintained by his own cunning and by his being captured several times by patriot soldiers. You need a Find a Grave account to add things to this site. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. This author chose to include Anna Strong (1740-1812) because, despite unproven stories of her role in the Culper Ring, she reminds readers of the likelihood of at least several brave patriot women who served in various espionage roles during the American Revolution, in the New York region and elsewhere. It was he, who ferried messages about the British, generally between Sautaket on Long Island across to Conn.. there they were realyed on to Benjamin Tallmage and then to General George Washington.He was able to avoid British detection as he used various coves in the area of Setuaket in his small whale boat, as he made dangerous night trips back and forth.After the war he settled down marrying Anna Lewis. “…do not conceive it would be expedient in you to drop the smallest hint by which he could discover the tendency of these inquiries, much more the time and manner of execution, if these should be the result of them, considering him as a double character, ( emphasis added) it is more than possible he would give some intimation by which the project would be ruined, if otherwise it bid fair for success. Woodhull initially gathered information by traveling into New York City to visit his sister and brother-in-law’s boarding house where British officers often stayed. such that the Smiths could move about L.I. relict of Caleb Brewster ae 73 yrs MRS ALBERT HALEY. A view of the grave of Caleb Brewster, a member of the famous Culper Spy Ring, seen during Fairfield Museum's Fairfield “Old Burying Ground” … Lambertville, NJ. Probably significantly more than were caught! According the Ken Daigler, General Washington waited until the summer of 1779 to allow Tallmadge and Woodhull to add an intelligence agent. Elijah Hunter is buries at Dale Cemetery in Ossining, NY. Just two weeks later Culper Junior informed and warned Tallmadge and then Washington of a British double agent posing as a patriot but working for Loyalist New York City Mayor David Mathews. Please reset your password. The cove where he very likely came and went in his whaleboat to operate as a courier and spy is next to where he lived later in life, and came to be called Brewster Cove. The legendary exploits surrounding Mulliganmake for interesting reading, with some stories more plausible than others. Also reporting to spy master John Jay was another Westchester County resident, Elijah Hunter. This was not his original gravestone, nor do we know the exact location of his grave site. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to feedback@findagrave.com and include a link to the page and details about the problem. One has to wonder how many officers and soldiers got away with plundering and faced no consequences? For help using the website visit our help page or contact support@findagrave.com. He was also a delegate to the Assembly of Westchester County. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). He suspended his secret communication to better ensure his safety, resuming his cover correspondence in 1782, sending what was likely his last dispatch on September 19, 1782. Richard Warren You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 20 photos to this memorial. William Brewster (1568 – 10 April 1644) was an English official and Mayflower passenger in 1620. American Patriot Caleb Brewster, cousin of Joseph Brewster and presumably a frequent visitor to the house, was a … He never married. Robert Townsend (1753-1838) was born, raised, and died in Oyster Bay, Long Island, about thirty miles west of Setauket. Much like Col. Elias Dayton’s (case officer of the Mersereau-Dayton Ring) crypt in downtown Elizabeth, New Jersey, their gravesite is unfortunately not marked with either a U.S. flag or patriot society markers. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. He appears to be a sensible man capable of rendering important service, if he is sincerely disposed to do it. Tallmadge recruited Abraham Woodhull as his initial primary agent or spy. Benjamin Tallmadge (1754-1835) proved a very capable case officer, recruiting trusted friends from his childhood spent in Setauket, Long Island. He was an original member of the Society of the Cincinnati in Connecticut. Anna Lewis Brewster BIRTH 17 Oct 1760 DEATH 30 Aug 1834 (aged 73) BURIAL Fairfield East Cemetery Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA MEMORIAL ID 10497080 . British authorities had caught Hale when he was on his way back to his regiment after having penetrated the British lines to gather information. He may have saved General Washington’s life not once but twice, including thwarting a British plot to capture him in Connecticut in 1781. Find this Pin and more on American Revolutionary War by Matthew Macsisak. In order to obtain the key information that Washington desired, he enlisted in the British Army, specifically, the American Legion, the combined infantry and a cavalry unit commanded by Brig. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. based on information from your browser. To add a flower, click the “Leave a Flower” button. The popular story that cannot be proven is that Anna, a native of Setauket, would hang her laundry in different patterns to dry—hidden in plain sight as a coded signal known only to Caleb Brewster, primary courier for the Culper Ring, telling which cove in the Setauket area to enter to retrieve the latest dispatches from Woodhull or Townsend. He was buried on month day1690, at burial place, Connecticut. The descendant of one of the original Mayflower passengers, Caleb Brewster worked as a courier for the Culper Ring. A profile sketch in ink of Townsend reading a book survives, as well as his family’s house “Raynham Hall” in Oyster Bay. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Thanks to the career as well as cogent historical scholarship of regular JAR contributor Ken Daigler, readers can more fully appreciate the important contributions of Allen McLane (1746-1829) in two key roles as intelligence officer (handling spies) and as a spy. Daigler describes how McLane juggled overt and covert roles as a cavalry officer who also debriefed his informants. Joshua (1759-1857) and John (1760-1841) were among the five brothers who served different roles in the war, each of them sons of patriot leader Maj. Joshua Mersereau. The Cutter Service later became known as the U.S. Coast Guard. Journal of the American Revolution is the leading source of knowledge about the American Revolution and Founding Era. Photo by Beverly Tyler. Captain Caleb Brewster then carried the spy information across Long Island Sound to Fairfield, Connecticut. The Mersereau brothers might have played a role in exposing Maj. John Andre as Maj. Gen. Benedict Arnold’s handler because of Andre’s use of the alias, John Anderson. Add to your scrapbook. The arrest ordered by traitor General Arnold of Hercules Mulligan as a suspected spy for the patriots understandably caused fear for Townsend. Tallmadge became a prominent local merchant, opening a shop adjacent to his home. I always think it necessary to be very circumspect with double spies.” (Author) Following the war Brewster married Anne Lewis of the Connecticut coastal town of Fairfield and moved there. Everyone raefing this is welcome to visit Litchfield on Independence Day starting at the East Cemetery on Route 118 at noon. Once the novel sold so well, Crosby decided to disclose himself. In a follow up letter to General Robert Howe who would later confront Burgoyne at Saratoga, NY and environs, Washington refers to Hunter as number “95” in some correspondence and as “Mr. However, in a letter to Washington, the only time that numbered agent is mentioned in correspondence, the context seems to indicate that Anna Strong has that identity. Enter a valid email address and a feedback message. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Just several blocks south of his house is the Townsend Family Cemetery, well marked behind a house with a large “Fort Hill” sign. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Failed to delete memorial. CATHERINE HALEY. In addition to carrying British instructions to subordinate commanders, he also fed false information on Continental Army strength and locations to British commanders. The cove where he very likely came and went in his whaleboat to operate as a courier and spy is next to where he lived later in life, and came to be called Brewster Cove. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. He rowed his whaleboat back and forth from Black Rock (Bridgeport) CT to Setauket (Long Island) NY to carry intelligence to Benjamin Tallmadge. Place the pin on the map to plot a location. 128, 129-30 and 244 for information on the Honeyman story. For his conspicuous gallantry he received his Badge of Military Merit from General Washington in June 1783, one of only three recipients of this prestigious award. Visiting Anna Strong's Gravesite - Culper Spy Ring - YouTube Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Tallmadge also created a concise but effective code book that improved the tradecraft, secrecy and plausible deniability of the entire ring, including himself as well as his boss, General Washington. Richard, see “Spies, Patriots, and Traitors: American Intelligence in the Revolutionary War”, pp. Family members linked to this person will appear here. If a new volunteer signs up in your requested photo location, they may see your existing request and take the photo. Caleb eventually enlisted in the Continental Armyand by the autumn of 1776, he was a Lieutenant. Washington would simply be referred to as 711, while Tallmadge numbered himself 721 and went the extra step for protection by listing himself with the alias “John Bolton” in case any of the three code books should fall into enemy hands. Please select a county or city to continue. Maj. Gen. Israel Putnam relied on their intelligence in a later part of 1776, and by December 1776, Joshua and John discovered evidence of British preparations to pursue the retreating Continental Army across the Delaware River. H” in others. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Capt Caleb Brewster I found on Findagrave.com. Tallmadge approached him in August 1778, recruiting him as his primary agent for intelligence on British military planning and operations in and around New York City. Please contact Find a Grave at support@findagrave.com if you need help resetting your password. 13, p. 161, New England Historic Genealogical Society (Online Database) . He helped create Phoenix Bank down the street, and he later served several terms as a Federalist U.S. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Townsend also informed Tallmadge and Washington of the British seizure of reams of special paper used by U.S. Congress to produce money. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Caleb Brewster of Setauket was an important member of the American spy ring that operated out of Setauket during the Revolutionary War under the direction of Major Benjamin Tallmadge. Try again later. Calebhad 12 siblings: Wrestling (Wrestling (With The Devil) /Brewster/) Brewster, Unknown Brewsterand 10 other siblings. GRAVE MARKINGS Caleb Brewster Marking Click Here President Connecticut Society Valerie Chase speaking at Caleb Brewster Grave Marking . There was an error deleting this problem. Tallmadge assigned him the number 722. with impunity. In one Washington (in part) wrote:“The Recommendations given in your favor by Mr. Jay then President of Congress and Major General McDougall were such as induced me to repose great confidence in you, and to my own knowledge, after being employed in the manner abovementioned you obtained such intelligence, either by yourself or your Correspondents, of various things which passed within the British Lines, as was of considerable consequence to us. This allowed Washington to prepare his army for what he hoped would be another large battle with patriots holding the high ground, similar to Bunker Hill. For Edits select Suggest Edits on the memorial page. Spies. View 20 photos for 48 Caleb Brewster Rd, East Setauket, NY 11733 a 5 bed, 4 bath, 1.24 acres. He wrote and published The Spy Unmasked: Or Memoirs of Enoch Crosby, Alias Harvey Birch. × Note from "Ye OLD BURYING GROUND OF FAIRFIELD, CONN." by Kate Perry, p. 27: "Captain Brewster was a large powerful man. Year should not be greater than current year. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. It was replaced sometime in the late 1800s with an impressive monument. We feature smart, groundbreaking research and well-written narratives from expert writers. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Jay did not disclose Crosby’s name. In Plymouth Colony, by virtue of his education and existing stature with those immigrating from the Netherlands, Brewster, a Brownist (or Puritan Separatist), became senior elder and … 27 Sept 1713 d. 14 March 1782. Meanwhile, Benjamin Tallmadge, … We’ve updated the security on the site. She died in 1806. There is a problem with your email/password. There is more on the green afterwards making it a great patriotic day. Elijah Hunter was a valuable double agent for Washington, having the trust of New York City British military and civilian leaders. Selah and Abe were taken into British custody, but after the intercession of Abe's father, Abe was released by … This author held a special ceremony there in September of 2019 as part of his American Revolution Spy Symposium to help celebrate the town of Litchfield’s three hundredth birthday. Some were solitary agents—others were part of a ring of spies managed by a military officer. Hannah Caldwell’s Death: Accident or Murder? John Honeyman, of Griggstown, New Jersey helped provide valuable information to Washington leading up to the Battles of Trenton and Princeton. Following the war, McLane worked as a farmer in Delaware, served as a member and speaker of the Delaware legislature, and in many other civic roles, including judge and collector of the port of Wilmington. Failed to report flower. His cousin, Israel Bissell, was the courier who rode several horses all the way from eastern Massachusetts down to Philadelphia to alert locals and then Congress that British troops had confronted residents and regional militia at Lexington and Concord. Author James Fenimore Cooper published his first best-selling novel, The Spy, in 1821. Thankfully, Crosby’s house and gravesite both remain and are in excellent condition. Of Hunter’s capacity as a double agent Washington writes: The Old Burying Ground is located behind the Old Town Hall, near the corner of Beach Road and Old Post Road. Woodhull married his friend Mary Smith in 1781 and they had three children together. Upon his return to America in 1776, he accepted a commission as an ensign in the 4th New York Regiment. Grave stone of Jeremiah Kinner Cedar Hill Cemetery, Port Jefferson, LI, NY. Information secured in New York passed to several members of the ring and eventually to Brewster in Setauket. Captain Brewster also made his own independent, direct reports to General Washington regarding British naval activities in New York and Long Island Sound, so he also performed as an agent himself. He is included on this list of ten spies to remind readers of the importance of the dangerous work of couriers who might not gather intelligence, yet often faced very difficult and perhaps deadly confrontations while transmitting intelligence from one location to another, especially as suspicion and clues mounted for astute observers. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Once Anna found out where Caleb was, she hung out her black petticoat. He commanded a fleet of whale boats from Black Rock Harbor, New York, and used these to run messages from the Culper Spy Ring to General George Washington. "Ye OLD BURYING GROUND OF FAIRFIELD, CONN." by Kate Perry, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Caleb Brewster, Circa 1791 - 1827CalebBrewster17911827. His children and grandchildren convinced him to write his memoir, which was not published until 1858, thirty-three years after his death. According to the WMHO’s website, Joseph Brewster operated the house as a tavern and general store during the American Revolution, entertaining British troops. Your password must be at least 8 characters, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. He resided in Black Rock. Proof of Anna’s role in the Culper Ring remains elusive. Hale’s death illustrated the grave dangers inherent in spying for the rebels during the Revolutionary War, especially in the British stronghold of New York. Bissell served in the war as a corporal in the 5th Connecticut Regiment and then as a sergeant in the 2nd Connecticut Regiment in the Continental Army. Caleb Brewster of Setauket. Naturally, Loyalists and British alike became suspicious of Townsend, but they never caught him performing any espionage or even discovered his two small glass containers of invisible ink and developer. Most importantly, McLane was later able to warn Washington of British movement towards Washington’s main army encampment at Whitemarsh, Pennsylvania. For the reasons I mentioned to you the other day I have not the least objection to our real strength being known, and it will be well for you to inform that you came by the knowledge of it from inquiry and your own observations of the troops when under arms upon which you formed an average estimate of the force of each regiment in the different Brigades; to give your account, the greater air of probability you may observe that the Officers are very incautious in speaking of the strength of their regiments. Each 4th of July their well-maintained gravesite is part of a celebration of the heroic deeds of patriots in the American Revolution. Please try again later. Ben and Caleb arrived at the Continental outpost in Connecticut to rescue Hewlett, only to discover the outpost been ambushed. Caleb Brewster, 1747-1827 Caleb Brewster grew up in Setauket and also had a very important job during the spy ring. His gravesite includes a large, twentieth-century replacement of his long-gone original headstone. Bissell’s intelligence proved valuable, and remnants of it include his sketch of a British fort on Staten Island as part of his lengthy debriefing. No proper list of patriot spies would be complete without mentioning at least one member of the large Mersereau family spy ring. Dad’s role as owner of a local stagecoach line operating in New Jersey between Philadelphia and New York, as well as his role as deputy commissary of prisoners under Elias Boudinot, also of Elizabethtown, provided both logistical as well as informational support for the two brave sons. His godfather was an admiral. He did have very close calls while living mostly in what is now South Street Seaport in southeastern Manhattan. He resided in Black Rock." Try again later. Following the war Brewster married Anne Lewis of the Connecticut coastal town of Fairfield and moved there. If you may be considering doing a follow-up article, perhaps you can discover the final resting place of Mr. Kinnicutt. If you have questions, please contact support@findagrave.com. This demonstrated Washington’s dependence on reliable information from McLane and his paid sources. Brewster did not join the Intelligence Service until 1778, but joined the Revolutionary War effort in 1776. Tallmadge's informants consisted of friends he made at school on Long Island, including Austin Roe, Caleb Brewster, Abraham Woodhull, and Anna Strong. His story is well known but I’d be interested in learning more details of his exploits if you can provide any. We have a volunteer within ten miles of your requested photo location. He and his crew would secretly row whaleboats across the Long Island Sound to and from Connecticut. Before the famous Culper Ring could be created at General Washington’s request, it needed a handler or case officer to supervise the spies and couriers as well as filter and transmit their intelligence to General Washington. The Enoch Crosby Chapter of the New York Daughters of the American Revolution helps keep his legacy alive. His vertical wide headstone is difficult to read but is structurally sound and well-marked and maintained. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. He intended that it fall into the hands of the British and force them to keep a large force pinned down in New York City to defend the it and unavailable to assist General John Burgoyne’s forces who were marching down from Canada. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Ben discoverd a grave marked with Hewlett’s name, as well as Washington’s le… Honeyman’s story is open to question since primary documents supporting it are not present. Appropriately enough, Mulligan is buried only yards from the grave of Hamilton in the southern section of the cemetery of Trinity Church on Broadway Avenue in lower Manhattan. He remarried in 1824 to Lydia Terry. Nathan Hale, to the dangers of the spy trade. I am &c.’ Your email address will not be published. Saved from findagrave.com. Initially, McLane was a Delaware militia officer in 1775 and 1776 before being commissioned a captain in the Continental Army in January of 1777. (The family surname is spelled with either an s or a c, depending on the family member.) 1827;aged 79 years.He was a brave and active officerof the Revolution. Under this recollection of circumstances I cannot hesitate to Certify, that I thought at the time and still conceive your services were of such an interesting Nature as entitled you to the good opinion and favorable Notice of your Countrymen. in 2020 despite COVID restrictions abd will be there in force in 2021! McLane and his wife Rebecca are marked by their original tablestone monument only a few feet from the Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church Cemetery in downtown Wilmington. Born: October 3, 1849 Mystic, CT . ALS, DNA: RG 59, Miscellaneous Letters.. A descendant of Mayflower passenger William Brewster, Caleb Brewster (1747–1827) was born at Setauket, N.Y., and had sailed on a whaler to Greenland and on a merchant ship to London before the Revolutionary War. Also an additional volunteer within fifty miles. I know this article was written quite a while ago but I want you to know how helpful it was to our family. The original headstone of Crosby’s grave in the small, rural Gilead Cemetery in Carmel, New York, fell into disrepair over a century ago. Please try again later. Gen. Benedict Arnold. In memory of Captain CALEB BREWSTER,who diedFebruary 13th. Providing timely intelligence while living as a stay-behind agent inside British-held New York City was particularly dangerous work. The whaleboat glided quietly and effortlessly through the calm water, concealed by the dark night sky. I am a descendant of the Caldwells…, JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION © 2018. Caleb Brewster’s Espionage on Long Island Sound. A skilled boat captain, he navigated through hard-to-reach coves and channels to pick up information gathered by the other members, and deliver it to Tallmadge. After the Revolutionary war he settled in the Town of Mt Pleasant where the Village of Ossining now stands and he died on December 22, 1815 in New York City. His original headstone was ripped out by the British and never recovered. However, his most important service was a civilian when he supervised a network of counterintelligence agents operating in the Fishkill area. Required fields are marked *. The stone is structurally sound and regularly memorialized with flowers, flags and markers from organizations such as the S.A.R. The lettering on the horizontal stone is difficult to read. Among the most interesting of these is an exchange between Washington and Hunter regarding the latter’s service as a spy. Verify and try again. With Tallmadge stationed in Connecticut and most of the spy work transpiring in New York City, Brewster’s role was to transport information across the sound from Long Island. Your email address will not be published. Towards the end of the war, in 1782, he purchased a stately home in rural Litchfield, Connecticut, which was Litchfield County’s center and included the county courthouse. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. One day, a brawl occurred between Captain Joyce, Selah Strong and Abraham Woodhull. Enoch Crosby (1750-1835) was a well-known double agent from southeastern New York who, despite his patriot sympathies, enlisted in a Loyalist militia in highly contentious Westchester County. That meant Caleb was ready. 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